Brendan Donovan went to salary arbitration with the St. Louis Cardinals, asking for $3.3 million rather than the team’s $2.85 million offer. A decision is expected Wednesday, when the decision from the Feb. 5 hearing involving outfielder Lars Nootbaar also is expected to be announced. Donovan turned 28 last month. He hit .278 last year while setting career bests with 14 homers and 73 RBIs. He has a .280 average with 30 homers and 152 RBIs in three big league seasons, all with the Cardinals. He was eligible for arbitration for the first time after having a $757,200 salary last year.
ST. LOUIS- The Missouri Education Senate committee revisited a proposed bill on Feb. 3 that looks to remove COVID-19 and gene therapy mandates in public schools, including higher education, at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. Introduced by State Senator Nick Schroer, SB222 prevents public institutions from authorizing direct vaccinations, such as COVID-19 or [...]
ST. LOUIS -- A significant winter storm approaching St. Louis is prompting school and business closures across the region for Wednesday. The system is expected to bring heavy snow to the north and a wintry mix to the metro area between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with some areas receiving up to 7 inches of [...]
Nearly 250 employees of a vehicle hauling company in Wentzville are without jobs. the news comes after Jack Cooper failed to agree to a new contract with General Motors late last week.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration failed to comply with an order to unfreeze billions in federal research grants, which could impact research operations at universities nationwide.
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced the program schedule for the upcoming 2025-2026 season Tuesday, which featured an extra surprise that the season will be hosted in the newly renovated Powell Hall. With two years and $140 million, crews have worked to transform and expand Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor [...]
A significant winter weather system will move into the St. Louis metropolitan area Wednesday morning, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The storm system has been rated as a moderate impact event (Category 3 out of 5) for metro St. Louis and areas to the north, while southern regions will experience minor [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall on canned tuna products sold at several different retailers including Walmart, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and Costco.
SAUGET, Ill. -- Firefighters are in the 3400 block of Mississippi Avenue near Cahokia Heights area to battle a vacant structure fire. Smoke can be seen from the structure for miles. Firefighters are working to put out the fire before it spreads to nearby buildings. This is a developing story. More details will be posted [...]
ST. LOUIS -- Residents in the St. Louis area are flocking to grocery stores to stock up on essentials as a winter weather forecast predicts sleet, causing concern after recent storms. Despite the forecast not predicting significant snowfall in the metro area, the possibility of sleet has prompted many to prepare by purchasing staples like [...]
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood of North St. Louis, and police are currently investigating the incident.
The first wave of the storm system is already affecting southern parts of the St. Louis region, with snow, sleet, and rain falling overnight, while the more substantial storm is expected to impact Wednesday into Wednesday evening, bringing significant impacts on travel and daily activities.
Nelly and Ashanti have reunited, gotten married, and are now expecting their first child, with a new docuseries documenting their journey and milestones.
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